Rogue by Julia Sykes

Author:Julia Sykes [Sykes, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781499373998
Amazon: 1499373996
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-05-12T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

“Clayton tells me you’re trying to convince him to press for contact with Santiago. You have nothing new on Reyes and Ortiz, and you don’t have anything concrete on Derek Carter.” Kennedy’s frown conveyed his disappointment in my performance.

I hated that frown.

“Carter is being coerced,” I asserted quickly.

“Oh? And what evidence do you have to support that?” My boss’ cool expression was more than a little skeptical.

I could feel Reed’s uncertainty in response to my foolish words. I had fuck all to back that up, and he knew it. If I wasn’t careful, I would prove to Kennedy just how far I had fallen under Derek’s influence.

There’s more to it than that.

Yes, I wanted to believe in his innocence, but I had more to go on than lust for the man.

“He doesn’t feel in control of his own club. It’s killing him.”

“Did he tell you that?”

“No,” I admitted. “But I’ve spent enough time around him that I can read him. He hates working with Ortiz and Reyes.”

Kennedy peered at me over steepled fingers. “Men can work with people they dislike. Especially if there’s a big payoff as an incentive.”

“The Kings do seem to hold some sort of power over him,” Reed cut in. I had to stop myself from gaping at him. I hadn’t expected him to come to Derek’s defense. “Carter talked about a staff meeting last night, and he obviously wasn’t pleased about it. When he spent too long talking to Sharon, Ortiz called the shots on getting him back to his office.”

“So maybe Ortiz ranks higher than him in the tribe,” Kennedy equivocated.

I opened my mouth to snap at him for being willfully contrary, but he held up a hand, effectively cutting me off.

“I’m not saying you’re wrong, Silverman. I’m just saying that’s not enough evidence to exonerate Carter. I think it’s time for us to move in. You have visual confirmation of Ortiz dealing at the bar. We can arrest him and Carter for knowingly allowing it to happen on his premises. Once we have them in interrogation, maybe the truth will come out.”

“We suspect Carter has ties to the Westies,” Reed remarked.

I stifled my gasp, but not my glare. The traitorous bastard! He had said he wouldn’t reveal that to Kennedy. Was he trying to make me look bad? Was he trying to get Derek locked up?

Reed ignored my anger. “There’s more to this than just casual dealing. We thought the Irish Mob was wiped out. What if the remaining members are allying with the Kings? We could be looking at a whole new scenario.”

Our boss studied him with his most cutting green gaze. Reed didn’t so much as flinch. After a moment, Kennedy nodded.

“I’ll give you the weekend,” he allowed. “Report back to me on Sunday.”

Reed nodded, and we turned to leave Kennedy’s office.

“And Miller,” he called after us. “Try not to get killed.”

When I glanced back at him, I found his lips curled in amusement.

“I can handle Carter,” Reed assured our boss.

“It’s not Carter I’m worried about.

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